The Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) is back for its 11th season, starting on February 8th in Bengaluru. Telugu Warriors, the four-time champions, are aiming for their fifth title this year, and the team recently held a press meet to launch their new jersey.
Telugu Warriors captain Akhil Akkineni expressed his excitement about the upcoming season and his confidence in the team's ability to win. "We've grown up playing CCL," he said, "and we're passionate about entertaining everyone. We've won the title four times, and we're confident about winning it again this year."
Music director S.S. Thaman, who is also a part of the Telugu Warriors team, spoke about fulfilling his childhood dream of playing cricket through CCL. He praised Akhil's captaincy and the team's dedication, stating, "We've been practicing for three months, and we'll definitely win the cup this time."
Actor Sachin Joshi, owner of the Telugu Warriors team, thanked CCL founder Vishnu Vardhan Induri for creating this platform and expressed his gratitude towards Venkatesh for his support. He also praised the team's spirit and camaraderie.
Other team members, including Ashwin, Raghu, Adi, and Samrat, also shared their enthusiasm for the upcoming season and their confidence in winning the championship.
CCL founder Vishnu Vardhan Induri expressed his pride in the tournament's success and its ability to bring together actors from different film industries.
The Telugu Warriors will play their first match against Karnataka Bulldozers on February 8th in Bengaluru. They will then play three matches in Hyderabad and Surat. The matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 3 and Hotstar OTT.
Telugu Warriors' Season & Game Schedule:
- February 8th, Bengaluru: Telugu Warriors vs. Karnataka Bulldozers
- February 14th, Hyderabad: Telugu Warriors vs. Bhojpuri Dabanggs
- February 15th, Hyderabad: Telugu Warriors vs. Chennai Rhinos
- February 23rd, Surat: Telugu Warriors vs. Bengal Tigers